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diminished

British  
/ dɪˈmɪnɪʃt /

adjective

  1. reduced or lessened; made smaller

  2. music denoting any minor or perfect interval reduced by a semitone

  3. music denoting a triad consisting of the root plus a minor third and a diminished fifth

  4. music (postpositive) (esp in jazz or pop music) denoting a diminished seventh chord having as its root the note specified

    B diminished
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One’s social standing diminished the higher up one sat in the arena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There is almost unanimous agreement that the challenge of a flat-out qualifying lap has diminished as a consequence of the demand for energy management.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The vast majority judged that labor-market conditions had shown signs of stabilization and that downside risks to employment had diminished.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

This diminished attention creates different dynamics than the 1998 campaign, when the governor’s race commanded the political spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Even under the greatest duress, my capability to dissemble was scarcely diminished.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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